WorldThe strange and senseless death trap draining Ukraine’s tired armyThe town has seen hundreds killed, yet holds little military significance.10 Dec 02:55 AM
WorldPutin says more prisoner exchanges possiblePresident's comments come as Russian state media hail release of 'Merchant of Death'.10 Dec 01:40 AM
WorldNato chief fears Ukraine war could become wider conflictSec-Gen says fighting could become a war between Russia and Nato and spread into Europe.10 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldRussian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticismIlya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.09 Dec 05:06 PM
WorldUS basketball star back home after Russian prisoner swapBrittney Griner is back on US soil after nearly 10 months' detention in Russia.09 Dec 04:31 PM
WorldRussia says it's up to Zelenskyy when Ukraine conflict endsThe Kremlin has long said Ukraine must accept Russian conditions to end the fighting.08 Dec 06:25 PM
WorldUS basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealerThe high-level prisoner exchange comes amid heightened tensions over Ukraine.08 Dec 04:26 PM
WorldUkraine 'operation' is taking longer than expected, Putin admitsRussian leader also claims his nuclear weapons are deterring escalation in the conflict.08 Dec 01:50 AM
WorldUkraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit RussiaMoscow blames Kyiv for unprecedented attacks on two air bases deep inside Russia.06 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandSoldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detaineesThe fallout from the disastrous raid in Afghanistan continues.05 Dec 10:47 PM
WorldMassive missile strike in Ukraine, Putin reclaims Crimean bridgeOnslaught targets homes and buildings, civilians, and electrical power and water supplies.05 Dec 06:09 PM
WorldUkrainian Embassy blast in Madrid, other devices found across SpainSpain investigating incident as a terrorist act, unclear if links to war in Ukraine.01 Dec 07:28 PM
WorldRussian shelling cuts off power again in liberated KhersonMoscow pushing to destroy Ukraine’s energy plants and key infrastructure for winter.01 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldBiden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, ChinaBiden will honour Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency during his visit.01 Dec 05:33 PM
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World10 killed in bombing of Afghan religious schoolA bomb blast hit a religious school in Afghanistan, killing at least 10 students.30 Nov 09:53 PM
WorldEU seeks special court to investigate Russia war crimesPutin's forces have been accused of abuses in Ukraine, including in Bucha and Mariupol.30 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldRussia says nuclear talks with US delayed amid stark differencesPostponement marks another low point in badly strained US-Russian relations.29 Nov 10:28 PM
WorldTorture allegations mount in Kherson in Russian occupation aftermathInvestigators say nine torture rooms found in region, warning only tip of the iceberg.29 Nov 07:13 PM
WorldNato commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aidWar-torn Ukraine will one day become a member of the world’s largest security alliance.29 Nov 05:42 PM
WorldUneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aidRussian strikes battering Ukraine’s power grid in alleged campaign to "weaponise" winter.29 Nov 04:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWhat NZ can learn from the war in UkraineOPINION: War on the far side of the world has lessons for our country's defence.29 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHow Ukraine's drone navy is menacing Russia's superior Black Sea forcesNew technologies are changing the balance of power.27 Nov 03:00 AM
WorldPutin’s ‘energy weapon’ will kill more in Europe this winter than have died in the warNew analysis concludes current cost of energy will likely lead to an extra 147,000 deaths.27 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldRussia using old, unarmed nuclear missiles as supplies run lowRussia has likely had to dip into its stock of ageing nuclear cruise missiles.26 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldCivilians flee Kherson again, as Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet over food securityIt comes as Ukraine marks anniversary of Stalin-era famine, “Holodomor".26 Nov 04:56 PM
WorldPutin tells soldiers’ angry mothers he ‘feels their pain’The meeting appears to acknowledge the Kremlin's failings in mobilising fresh forces.26 Nov 02:41 AM
WorldNato vows to aid Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’Nato Secretary General says it will help transform Ukraine’s forces into a modern army.25 Nov 11:31 PM
WorldEU nations fail to find gas price agreement as winter sets in450 million citizens face massive increases in utility bills as the cold weather sets in.24 Nov 06:31 PM
WorldUS aid to Ukraine puts pressure on Pentagon’s arms stockpileUS defence production lines aren’t scaled to supply a major land war.24 Nov 05:31 PM
WorldBombed, not beaten: Ukraine’s capital in survival mode after strikesCitizens defiant after latest barrage of missile strikes.24 Nov 04:40 PM
WorldFantasy fans exposed as owners of pro-war social media channelDungeons & Dragons fans run social media channel linked to Russian spies and mercenaries.23 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldVladimir Putin ‘fighting for his life’ after Kherson retreatReeling from setbacks in Ukraine, pressure mounts on Russian leader.23 Nov 06:29 PM
WorldUkraine launches assault to gain strategic foothold on occupied side of Dnipro riverControl of the Kinburn Spit allows for dominance of the river entrance and vital ports.23 Nov 12:00 AM
